Website Developer - Working conditions

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Working Conditions

Website developers work anywhere a computer can be set up. They may work from home or in an office. They often travel locally, nationally and internationally to meet clients and other people working on website projects such as designers, project managers and systems specialists.

Website developers often work to deadlines, so conditions may be stressful.
A workspace and open-plan office.

A website developer's workspace

 

Equipment

Equipment website developers may use includes:

  • computers
  • computer hardware such as scanners
  • computer programs
  • computer program manuals
  • digital cameras
  • office equipment such as faxes and cellphones
  • art materials.
Sam O'Leary drawing a website design on paper.

Sam O'Leary sketching a design for a website

Sam O'Leary checking a website.

Sam O'Leary working with Flash software to create a website

 

Hours

The hours website developers work vary depending on whether they are self-employed or working for an organisation or business. Some website developers work regular office hours, but most work as long and as late as is needed to complete a job on time.

 

Contact with people

Website developers have contact with a wide variety of people, including:

  • other developers
  • designers
  • IT specialists
  • writers
  • clients.

 

Updated September 2009